Lincoln Nautilus: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control / Rear Wheel Speed Sensor. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

All vehicles

1. Remove the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTICE: Route the wheel speed sensor/parking brake actuator motor harness as shown or contact with the wheel may occur causing damage to harness.

   NOTE: Use the white stripe on rear wheel speed sensor harness for orientation purposes, making sure the harness is not twisted during installation.

   1. Detach the pin-type retainers.
      
   2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
      
   3. Detach the brake hose from the harness.
      

All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles

1. NOTE: Make sure that the sensor housing area is clean and free of foreign material before the sensor is removed.

   Using compressed air, clean the sensor housing area.
   

1. 1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
      
   2. Detach the pin-type retainer.
      
   3. Remove the bolt and the rear wheel speed sensor.
      Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles

1. NOTE: Make sure that the sensor housing area is clean and free of foreign material before the sensor is removed.

   Using compressed air, clean the sensor housing area.
   

1. 1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
      
   2. Detach the pin-type retainer.
      
   3. Remove the bolt and the rear wheel speed sensor.
      Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

Installation

1. NOTICE: Before installing a new sensor, inspect the sensor housing to make sure the sensor cavity is clean and free of foreign material or damage to the sensor may occur.

   Clean and inspect the sensor housing cavity.
   

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.